Bradenton woman accused of setting boyfriend's car on fire
A Bradenton woman is under arrest, accused of setting her boyfriend's car on fire.
A Bradenton woman is under arrest, accused of setting her boyfriend's car on fire.
Dundee man lies about intentionally firing at another driver, arrested in road rage shooting: Polk deputies
A Dundee man who deputies said lied about intentionally firing at another driver during a road rage shooting was arrested.
A Dundee man who deputies said lied about intentionally firing at another driver during a road rage shooting was arrested.
Brooksville man arrested for possessing child porn: HCSO
A Brooksville man is in custody after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office says they learned that he was in possession of child porn.
A Brooksville man is in custody after the Hernando County Sheriff's Office says they learned that he was in possession of child porn.
Former police officer arrested for DUI after nearly striking Polk County deputy’s vehicle: PCSO
A former Connecticut police officer who was terminated for misconduct in 2020 has been arrested in Polk County for DUI after deputies say he nearly crashed into a deputy’s patrol vehicle.
A former Connecticut police officer who was terminated for misconduct in 2020 has been arrested in Polk County for DUI after deputies say he nearly crashed into a deputy’s patrol vehicle.
Gulf Islands Ferry expands summer service
The Gulf Islands Ferry, which runs between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, is bringing back Wednesday service to its weekly schedule. Passengers can now ride the ferry five days a week beginning June 18, 2025.
The Gulf Islands Ferry, which runs between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, is bringing back Wednesday service to its weekly schedule. Passengers can now ride the ferry five days a week beginning June 18, 2025.
DeSantis cracks down on child predators and AI altered photos, signing multiple bills into law
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a slew of bills on Tuesday focused on combating sexual predators and offenders by protecting at-risk members of our community.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a slew of bills on Tuesday focused on combating sexual predators and offenders by protecting at-risk members of our community.
7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint, Sarasota deputies searching for suspect
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who deputies say walked into a 7-Eleven and pulled out a gun before getting away with cash.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who deputies say walked into a 7-Eleven and pulled out a gun before getting away with cash.
Convicted felon accused of stealing skid steer nabbed in multi-county theft ring: DCSO
A convicted felon who was arrested following a high-speed chase on Monday may be linked to several heavy equipment thefts across the state, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
A convicted felon who was arrested following a high-speed chase on Monday may be linked to several heavy equipment thefts across the state, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
Mountaineer dies after falling 3,000 feet from Mount McKinley in Alaska
The 41-year-old man wasn’t wearing a rope while ski mountaineering on Mount McKinley, park officials said.
The 41-year-old man wasn’t wearing a rope while ski mountaineering on Mount McKinley, park officials said.
South Tampa bank robbery under investigation by police and FBI
Tampa police and the FBI are searching for a man accused of robbing a bank on Neptune Street on Tuesday morning.
Tampa police and the FBI are searching for a man accused of robbing a bank on Neptune Street on Tuesday morning.
Pinellas County woman pistol-whipped during home invasion: Deputies
Two teens have been arrested in connection with a suspected home invasion in Pinellas County on Monday evening.
Two teens have been arrested in connection with a suspected home invasion in Pinellas County on Monday evening.
Convicted killer executed Tuesday in Florida after U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeals
More than three decades after he and another escaped prisoner kidnapped a woman outside a Lake City supermarket and murdered her in a rural area, Anthony Wainwright was executed Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison.
More than three decades after he and another escaped prisoner kidnapped a woman outside a Lake City supermarket and murdered her in a rural area, Anthony Wainwright was executed Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison.
New Florida law creates Spectrum Alert for missing children with autism
A new Florida law that will soon take effect aims to help first responders when children with autism are reported missing.
A new Florida law that will soon take effect aims to help first responders when children with autism are reported missing.
2 hurt after gunfire causes rollover crash in Tampa neighborhood: TPD
Two people are recovering from injuries after Tampa police say gunfire hit a car at an intersection, causing the vehicle to hit a tree and overturn.
Two people are recovering from injuries after Tampa police say gunfire hit a car at an intersection, causing the vehicle to hit a tree and overturn.
Florida lawmakers continue budget negotiations as new fiscal year approaches
More than a month after the annual Florida legislative session was scheduled to end, lawmakers are still working to finalize a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.
More than a month after the annual Florida legislative session was scheduled to end, lawmakers are still working to finalize a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1.
Man tries to pay for sex at Florida club, calls 911 to complain about not receiving 'services:' PCSO
A man faces charges after Pinellas County deputies say he called 911 claiming security at a club "took" $300 from him – money he used in an attempt to pay an employee for sex.
A man faces charges after Pinellas County deputies say he called 911 claiming security at a club "took" $300 from him – money he used in an attempt to pay an employee for sex.
Florida organization sets record for Burmese python captures during latest season
The latest season has been a record-breaker for the capture and removal of Burmese pythons, according to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
The latest season has been a record-breaker for the capture and removal of Burmese pythons, according to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
Hillsborough County seeks feedback to decide how to spend $700 million in hurricane recovery funds
Hillsborough County residents filled the meeting room at The Platt Regional Library in Tampa Monday night to learn more about how the county plans to get back to normal after a devastating hurricane season.
Hillsborough County residents filled the meeting room at The Platt Regional Library in Tampa Monday night to learn more about how the county plans to get back to normal after a devastating hurricane season.
Tampa follows Los Angeles with immigration protests outside of city hall
Protesters on both sides of the immigration debate rallied outside Tampa City Hall Monday afternoon, as part of a national response to mass deportations and recent ICE raids.
Protesters on both sides of the immigration debate rallied outside Tampa City Hall Monday afternoon, as part of a national response to mass deportations and recent ICE raids.
Palm Harbor entrepreneur launches portable energy storage unit for hurricane season
A 19-year-old Palm Harbor innovator and entrepreneur has launched a portable energy storage unit for this hurricane season.
A 19-year-old Palm Harbor innovator and entrepreneur has launched a portable energy storage unit for this hurricane season.